EDUCATION CONSULTANT · Principal Coach/Mentor for ‘Turnaround’ Partners and Detroit School District · Literacy/Content Coach for Teachers and Students · Site Monitor for 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program(s) · Michigan Department of Education Certified Title 1 Schoolwide Facilitator · Tutor [All Subjects PK – 8]
Experience
2008-2010 Independent Contractor [Educational Consultant] / Robert Burns K-8 School, Detroit,MI Principal Coach §For the purpose of improving Principal leadership and performance:Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principal by observing/examining and recording behaviors, sharing feedback, asking probing questions that enhanced reflection; listening, analyzing behavior as it relates to professional skill and knowledge; Walking through MiMap 1:1-1:5 Organizing Administrative Systems; Assisting with MiMap 4:1-4:5 Moving Decisively Toward Data; Concentration and collaboration on MiMap 5:6 Learning from Assessments and adding to Schoolwide data base for upcoming school year. English Language Arts Teacher Consultant §Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in the area of WRITING: Writing across the curriculum, The Writing Process, MDE Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) for Writing K-8, and Writing Genres § Facilitate staff with English Language Arts data analysis of MEAP Pre/Post test scores especially in the area of writing. Work with grade level teams utilizing MEAP Item Analysis to identify and prioritize key areas of writing close to mastery and those common areas requiring attention across grade levels. Identify strategies, skills, and resources needed to attain mastery; Assist staff with planning, scheduling, and monitoring implementation of writing improvement strategy. 2005-2007 Detroit Public Schools/Marygrove College Collaborative Detroit, MI Principal Coach [Alliance for Building Capacity in Schools-ABCS certified] § Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principals at Bethune K-8 Academy, Henderson Elementary, and Grant K-8 School, utilizing Mi Map components for developing assessment and evaluation data, assisting, implementing, and evaluating existing and projected strategies to systemically increase and support pupil achievement. Content Coach § Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in content areas: modeled effective instruction, provided professional development, small group instruction, and coordinated focused strategic instruction in English language arts, writing, and math. 1995-2004 Detroit Public Schools/Dossin Elementary Detroit, MI Principal § Implemented Comer Schools and Families Initiative/School Development Program [SDP], a collaborative school reform model to raise pupil academic achievement, foster parental involvement and community partnerships. § Successfully implemented School Based Management Mandate § Utilized ‘Data Analysis’ as a vehicle to drive Annual School Improvement Planning Process [SIP]; a tool for planning instruction, activities, and expenditures for human resources, supplies, and materials. § Implemented Research Based Best Practices for Teaching/Instruction and Learning in compliance with No Child Left Behind Mandate § Implemented Correlates to ‘Highly Effective Schools’ Research § Mentored aspiring school administrators and aspiring educators/teachers § Implemented on-going professional development for staff, parents, and community. § Maintained a healthy, clean, and safe environment necessary for and conducive to successful teaching and learning.
1988-1995 Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI Assistant Principal
1980–1988 Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
Teacher § K-8 Language Arts § Remedial Reading/Math Specialist § Building Test Coordinator [MEAP, MAT, MIP, TERRA NOVA] § Parent/Community Coordinator § Adult Basic Education and Job Club Teacher § Writing Consultant § Computer Lab Teacher
1978–1980 Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
Substitute Teacher § K-12 All Subjects. 1972-1974 Paterson Day Care 100 Paterson, N.J. Head Teacher and Director
Education
1967-1971 Olivet College Olivet, MI · B.A., Vocal Music and Psychology 1979-1981 Wayne State University Detroit, MI · M.A., Education 1999-2001 Wayne State University Detroit, MI · Completed course work for Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Mrs. Charlene Harper, Principal
Robert Burns K-8 School
14350 Terry Street
Detroit, MI 48227
313.862.0534 (main number)
313.804.8876 cell charlene.harper@detroitk12.org
[Note: Additional references can be presented upon request]
ALL ABOUT ME
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48223
(313) 273-2040 [FAX]
margaret.sanford@comcast.net
Margaret J. B. Sanford
· Principal Coach/Mentor for ‘Turnaround’ Partners and Detroit School District
· Literacy/Content Coach for Teachers and Students
· Site Monitor for 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program(s)
· Michigan Department of Education Certified Title 1 Schoolwide Facilitator
· Tutor [All Subjects PK – 8]
Principal Coach
§ For the purpose of improving Principal leadership and performance: Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principal by observing/examining and recording behaviors, sharing feedback, asking probing questions that enhanced reflection; listening, analyzing behavior as it relates to professional skill and knowledge; Walking through MiMap 1:1-1:5 Organizing Administrative Systems; Assisting with MiMap 4:1-4:5 Moving Decisively Toward Data; Concentration and collaboration on MiMap 5:6 Learning from Assessments and adding to Schoolwide data base for upcoming school year.
English Language Arts Teacher Consultant
§ Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in the area of WRITING: Writing across the curriculum, The Writing Process, MDE Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) for Writing K-8, and Writing Genres
§ Facilitate staff with English Language Arts data analysis of MEAP Pre/Post test scores especially in the area of writing. Work with grade level teams utilizing MEAP Item Analysis to identify and prioritize key areas of writing close to mastery and those common areas requiring attention across grade levels. Identify strategies, skills, and resources needed to attain mastery; Assist staff with planning, scheduling, and monitoring implementation of writing improvement strategy.
2005-2007 Detroit Public Schools/Marygrove College Collaborative Detroit, MI
Principal Coach [Alliance for Building Capacity in Schools-ABCS certified]
§ Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principals at Bethune K-8 Academy, Henderson Elementary, and Grant K-8 School, utilizing Mi Map components for developing assessment and evaluation data, assisting, implementing, and evaluating existing and projected strategies to systemically increase and support pupil achievement.
Content Coach
§ Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in content areas: modeled effective instruction, provided professional development, small group instruction, and coordinated focused strategic instruction in English language arts, writing, and math.
1995-2004 Detroit Public Schools/Dossin Elementary Detroit, MI
Principal
§ Implemented Comer Schools and Families Initiative/School Development Program [SDP], a collaborative school reform model to raise pupil academic achievement, foster parental involvement and community partnerships.
§ Successfully implemented School Based Management Mandate
§ Utilized ‘Data Analysis’ as a vehicle to drive Annual School Improvement Planning Process [SIP]; a tool for planning instruction, activities, and expenditures for human resources, supplies, and materials.
§ Implemented Research Based Best Practices for Teaching/Instruction and Learning in compliance with No Child Left Behind Mandate
§ Implemented Correlates to ‘Highly Effective Schools’ Research
§ Mentored aspiring school administrators and aspiring educators/teachers
§ Implemented on-going professional development for staff, parents, and community.
§ Maintained a healthy, clean, and safe environment necessary for and conducive to successful teaching and learning.
Assistant Principal
Teacher
§ K-8 Language Arts
§ Remedial Reading/Math Specialist
§ Building Test Coordinator [MEAP, MAT, MIP, TERRA NOVA]
§ Parent/Community Coordinator
§ Adult Basic Education and Job Club Teacher
§ Writing Consultant
§ Computer Lab Teacher
Substitute Teacher
§ K-12 All Subjects.
1972-1974 Paterson Day Care 100 Paterson, N.J.
Head Teacher and Director
· B.A., Vocal Music and Psychology
1979-1981 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
· M.A., Education
1999-2001 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
· Completed course work for Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
REFERENCES
Dr. June Green-Rivers
5821 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
313.345.2148 OR 314.342.6885
rivers@ameritech.net
Dr. Paulette Thomas
18610 Santa Barbara
Detroit, Michigan
313.862.5248
Pfthomas.truegreen@gmail.com
Mrs. Charlene Harper, Principal
Robert Burns K-8 School
14350 Terry Street
Detroit, MI 48227
313.862.0534 (main number)
313.804.8876 cell
charlene.harper@detroitk12.org
[Note: Additional references can be presented upon request]